Getting started with the graded response model: An introduction and tutorial in R [PDF]
International Journal of Psychology, Volume 60, Issue 1, February 2025.This tutorial introduces the graded response model (GRM), a tool for testing measurement precision within the item response theory (IRT) paradigm, which is useful for informing researchers about the item and person properties of their measurement. The tutorial aims to guide applied researchers through a unidimensional GRM analysis in the R environment,
Rizqy Amelia Zein, Hanif Akhtar
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Principal goals at school: evaluating construct validity and response scaling format [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 The purpose of the present study was to test the efficacy and appropriateness of the 4-point response option of the Principal’s Goals Scale of the SASS (1999–2000) survey.
Faye Antoniou, Mohammed H. Alghamdi
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Exploratory rasch analysis of a static-99R clinical cohort assessment. [PDF]
PLoS ONEModern test theory supplements the more prevalent classic methods for assessing test properties. However, such an assessment of the commonly used sexual recidivism risk assessment instrument, Static-99R, has yet to be attempted.
Christian Baudin +4 more
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Measuring a family sense of coherence: a rasch-based study extending dyadic data analyses [PDF]
BMC Palliative CareBackground Family sense of coherence (FSOC) seems to reduce distress in the family and promote the well-being of the family. Therefore, getting accurate measurements for families with long-term illnesses is of particular interest.
Marie-Louise Möllerberg +3 more
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Refinement and Validation of a New Patient‐Reported Experience Measure for Hearing Loss (My Hearing PREM) [PDF]
Health Expectations, Volume 28, Issue 2, April 2025.ABSTRACT Context Patient‐reported experience measures (PREMs) generate insights into daily challenges experienced when living with a chronic condition and experiences of care. There are no validated PREMs to measure the experience of hearing loss. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a newly developed tool, ‘My
Sian K. Smith +4 more
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Rasch analysis and targeting assessment of the teach-CVI survey tool in a cohort of CVI patients [PDF]
Frontiers in OphthalmologyPurposeCerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment. Given the diversity of clinical presentations of CVI, we are interested in whether questionnaires appropriately target the spectrum CVI cases, specifically the ...
Jem Martin +4 more
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Psychometric properties of a COVID-19 health literacy scale in a sample of German school principals applying Rasch analysis [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground During the COVID-19 pandemic, health literacy was found to be an asset to manage health-related information. The HLS-COVID-Q22 has been developed to measure COVID-19 health literacy.
Marlene Meyer +3 more
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Post-Menopausal Quality of Life Claims: Overlooking the Requirements of Normal Science and Fundamental Measurement in ICER’S Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of Fezolinetant for Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms [PDF]
INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy, 2023 One of the signal failures in health technology assessment is the absence of consideration given, not only to the standards of normal science, but to those of fundamental measurement.
Paul C Langley
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A scoping review of Rasch analysis and item response theory in otolaryngology: Implications and future possibilities [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjective Item response theory (IRT) is a methodological approach to studying the psychometric performance of outcome measures. This study aims to determine and summarize the use of IRT in otolaryngological scientific literature.
David T. Liu +2 more
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Measurement properties of the Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale (MISS) among cardiac arrest survivors – A Rasch evaluation study [PDF]
Resuscitation PlusIntroduction: Cardiac arrest (CA) survivors often face significant health challenges, including insomnia, which can adversely affect their health-related quality of life.
Patrik Hellström +6 more
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